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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 448.12 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 448.12 and 127.63 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 448.12 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/448.12 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 448.12 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 57,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.56/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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